Sports Recap

Hendrickson head coach Chip Killian hand over the regional semi final trophy after beating Sachse Mustangs 42-35 during the third round of the Class 6A, Division I playoffs on Saturday, December 2, 2017 at Waco ISD Stadium in Waco, Texas. (RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL / AMERICAN-STATESMAN)

I felt that this image was a very powerful moment from The Leander Rouse Raiders. It was almost like the four teammates was looking in the mirror when they were overcome with emotion after losing to Aledo Bearcats in overtime 3-2 during the Class 5A girls state semifinal at the Georgetown.Leander Rouse Raiders (3) Alivia Sparschu hugs (7) Rika Kocek as they are over come with emotion after losing to Aledo Bearcats in overtime 3-2 during the Class 5A girls state semifinal at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Thursday, April 13, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

Leander Rouse Raiders (3) Alivia Sparschu hugs (7) Rika Kocek as they are over come with emotion after losing to Aledo Bearcats in overtime 3-2 during the Class 5A girls state semifinal at the Georgetown ISD Athletic Complex on Thursday, April 13, 2017.RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

New England Patriots #46 James Develin celebrates after receiving the Vince Lombardi Trophy for beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime on Sunday, Feb. 5 , 2017 during the NFL Super Bowl LI football game at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN

This is one of my favorite images of the year because I had to work so hard to get a simple predicable moment. I was running, pushing, elbowing, and stepping on players, sport reporters, fans, sport photographer’s feet and anyone on the field that had a Super Bowl credential that was working just as hard as I was to get the same shot, it felt like I was in a washing machine, however this moment of New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady was worth it for the Chicago Bears fan.New England Patriots Tom Brandy celebrates after receiving the Vince Lombardi Trophy for beating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 in overtime on Sunday, Feb. 5 , 2017 during the NFL Super Bowl LI football game at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. RICARDO B. BRAZZIELL/AMERICAN-STATESMAN